This blog post introduces parents and caregivers to Kosumbari, a traditional Indian recipe for toddlers. The recipe contains a mix of fresh vegetables, spices and lentils, making it a great nutritious meal for growing children. Learn how to make this easy and delicious dish, while ensuring the ingredients are suitable for your little ones’ age and preferences. Get creative and use the recipe as a base to develop your own toddler-friendly variations.

General Information

Servings: 2-3 people Keywords: Kosumbari, vegan, side dish Calories: 138 Protein: 6.5 g Carbs: 18.5 g Fat: 3.9 g Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 0 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cup mung beans (mung dal), soaked in plenty of water for 6-7 hours
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2-3 tablespoons grated coconut
• 2-3 green chillis, slit lengthwise
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Drain the soaked mung beans (mung dal) and rinse in water.

2. Heat a pan over medium heat then add the coconut oil and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds start to sizzle and pop, add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle as well.

3. Add the soaked mung beans (mung dal) to the pan and mix the ingredients together.

4. Add the grated coconut, green chillis, turmeric and salt and mix again.

5. Reduce the heat to low and let the mung beans cook for 3-4 minutes .

6. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice.

7. Serve Kosumbari warm or at room temperature with chapati, rice, or as a side dish.

Recommended Sides

Chapati, rice, or any other Indian bread.